The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 6!
Ah! Sunshine, you come and go like a chirpy little yellow sparrow and if you wish to stay a little longer that would be just divine!
If your sunburn has forced you stay indoors this weekend and I know someone out there is suffering, do not worry thereâs a cornucopia of nostalgia on your telebox. This weeks Retro Movie Rundown is strangely full of crazy baby antics, little blue people, more caveman action and includes the Fresh Prince and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys, Bad Boys, watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when they come for you?!
We really hope you enjoy this weekends selection - have a happy retro weekend :-)
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE
Look Who's Talking (1989) Watch 6:10pm-8:00pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
Pregnant Molly is dumped by her boyfriend, and sets out after the baby's birth to find a surrogate father for her infant son Mikey, who comments on proceedings through a wisecracking inner monologue. Mikey is confident the cab driver who helped deliver him is the perfect man for the job - but his mother is less than convinced. Comedy, with John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and the voice of Bruce Willis.
The Smurfs (2011) Sky Movies Premiere 3:45pm-5:45pm (2 hours )
The tiny blue forest-dwelling creatures flee from an evil wizard, only to end up magically transported to modern-day New York. They search for a way to get back to their own village, while evading their enemy, who has followed them to the Big Apple. Fantasy comedy, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria and Jayma Mays, with the voices of Jonathan Winters and Katy Perry.
Three Men and a Baby (1987) Sky Movies Drama & Romance 4:40pm-6:30pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
The lives of three flat-sharing bachelors are turned upside down when they discover a baby left on their doorstep. Unfortunately, while trying to get to grips with the necessary parenting skills, they find themselves menaced by criminals searching for missing drugs. Comedy, directed by Leonard Nimoy, starring Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg and Nancy Travis.
Bad Boys (1995) Watch 10:00pm-12:20am (2 hours 20 minutes)
Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett search for a $100million heroin consignment brazenly stolen by a French drug kingpin from the police evidence room. However, after a mix-up over a phone call from a potential witness, each cop has to assume the other's identity - Lowrey becoming the henpecked family man and Burnett the playboy. Michael Bay's action thriller, starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Tea Leoni, Tcheky Karyo and Theresa Randle.
SUNDAY 3rd JUNE
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) E4 7:10pm-9:00pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
A professor invents a ray with the power to reduce objects in size. Unfortunately, his kids and their meddling friends trigger it off and are shrunk to microscopic proportions. When they are accidentally thrown out with the rubbish, the children have to contend with all kinds of animals and insects on their journey home across the backyard. Disney comedy, with Rick Moranis, Marcia Strassman and Amy O'Neill.
Look Who's Talking Too (1990) Watch 6:25pm-8:00pm (1 hour 35 minutes)
Wisecracking toddler Mikey is joined by mischievous baby sister Julie and sibling rivalry inevitably erupts - while their parents have problems of their own to deal with, in the shape of the kids' good-for-nothing uncle. Comedy sequel, starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, with the voices of Bruce Willis and Rosanne Barr.
The Flintstones (1994) ITV2 3:30pm-5:20pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
Fred is promoted to an executive position at work and immediately becomes embroiled in an embezzlement scheme - thanks in no small part to his seductive new assistant. Live-action version of the cartoon comedy, starring John Goodman and Rick Moranis, with Rosie O'Donnell, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Taylor.Dumb and Dumber (1994) Comedy Central 10:00pm-12:00am (2 hours )
Dimwitted duo Harry and Lloyd embark on a disaster-fraught cross-country trip to return a briefcase to its lady owner - unaware it contains a $1million ransom they would have been better leaving well alone. Farrelly brothers comedy, starring Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Teri Garr and Mike Starr.
Don't forget to let us know how you spend the rest of your weekend celebrating the Jubilee and if you need any help planning your perfect Jubilee party why not check out Amy's post, Get Ready To Celebrate The Jubilee - TruffleShuffle Style! for some ideas and inspiration!
Whatever you are doing this weekend, we hope the sun shines and you enjoy yourselves
xoxo